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Our forums cover all aspects of mental health and provide you with the opportunity to discuss and share your personal experiences as well as the chance to support others who are coping with the very real physical and emotional issues surrounding mental health issues.

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general discussionsWelcome to talkmentalhealth. Our forums cover all aspects of mental health and provide you with the opportunity to discuss and share your personal experiences as well as the chance to support others who are coping with the very real physical and emotional issues surrounding mental health issues.

If you are newly diagnosed with a mental health issue, whether it's depression, anxiety, panic attacks or more complex mental health issues such as personality disorders and psychotic illness and/or new to this site, then this is the place where you can introduce yourself and say hello.Moderators: talkhealth, Geckoella

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depressionIf you have been diagnosed as having depression, or think you may be depressed then this is the forum to discuss how you feel and to offer support to others. Topics you may wish to discuss include major depression, dysthymia or chronic depression, seasonal affective disorder or SAD, bipolar disorder (manic depression), or some other type of clinical depression.Moderators: talkhealth, Geckoella

panic attacksIf you have ever had a panic attack then you will understand the symptoms. You are going about your day to day life when your heart begins to pound and you hyperventilate, sweat, and tremble. Ten minutes or so later, it's gone!

If you either suffer with panic attacks or have recently had an attack, then this is the place to discuss your experiences and offer support to others.Moderators: talkhealth, Geckoella

anxietyThere are many different types of anxiety disorders including panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobias etc. All of these can cause distress that interferes with normal life. For people with anxiety disorders, worry and fear are constant and can be overwhelming.

If you are anxious or suffer from anxiety then this is the forum where you can share your experiences and offer support to others.Moderators: talkhealth, Geckoella

money and mental healthIn today's uncertain world, money and mental health can go hand in hand. If you are struggling to manage your money and pay your bills, have recently lost your job, lost your business or home, then your mental health could also be suffering.

This is the forum to talk about and share your experiences and support others.Moderators: talkhealth, Geckoella

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)People living with ADHD, and attention deficit disorder (ADD), have symptoms that may begin in childhood and continue into adulthood. ADHD is the most common behavioural disorder in the UK, estimated to affect up to 9% of school children and young people. Symptoms can cause problems at home, school, work, and in relationships.

If you have been diagnosed with ADHD or ADD or are looking after someone with the condition, this is the forum where you can share your experiences and support each other.Moderators: talkhealth, Geckoella

stressLife today can be stressful. Half a million people in the UK have suffered with work-related stress at a level they believe is making them ill. A staggering 12 million adults see their GP with mental health problems each year, much of it stress related.

If you or someone you know is suffering with stress, this is the forum to share your experiences and support each other.Moderators: talkhealth, Geckoella

biopolar disorder (manic depression)Do you experience swings in mood from overactive, excited behaviour known as mania to deep depression? Or have you or a loved one been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

If you or someone you care for has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, this is the forum where you can share experiences and support one another.Moderators: talkhealth, Geckoella

schizophreniaIf you have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or are caring for someone with the condition, this is the forum to share your experiences and help and support one another.Moderators: talkhealth, Geckoella

research & surveysFeel free to post about any latest news you've discovered here. Plus if you are a student undertaking research or a survey for a school or university project, then this is the place to tell our members about it and to ask for their input.Moderators: talkhealth, Geckoella